Mounting device



July 6, 1937. R. s. WESTO N 2,036,198

MOUNTING DEVICE Filed Aug. 50, 1934 /2 Emma:

+5 a/lllllllllllllj Patented July 6, 1937 UNETED sTArEs MOUNTING DEVICE Richard S. Weston, Joliet, 111., assignor to The Moore Corporation, J oliet, 111., a corporation of Illinois Application August 30, 1934, Serial No. 742,101

3 Claims.

This invention relates to thermostats for use on stoves, ranges and the like, and has more particular reference to a novel type of mounting for the control mechanism for such thermostats.

A principal object of the invention is the provision of a thermostat control mechanism mounting means which will be inexpensive to manufacture, easily assembled, and which will permit of simple and quick replacement.

Numerous other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent as it is better understood from the following description, which, taken in connection with the accompanying drawing, discloses a preferred embodiment thereof.

On the drawing,

Figure 1 is a front elevation of a gas range showing the thermostat control mechanism mounted in the upper portion of the burner section; I

Fig. 2 is a section taken substantially on the line 22 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a section taken substantially on the line 33 of Fig. 2; and

Fig. 4is a perspective view of the mounting bracket detached.

Referring to the drawing, reference character I I indicates generally a gas range having a main burner section manifold apron l2 provided with an aperture l3 through which the knob 14 of the temperature dial I5 protrudes. The knob and dial form a part of the thermostat control mechanism which is encased in a pair of housings, indicated at E6 and ll. A pair of leads or gas conduits l8 and i9 extend from tapped openings within the housings to the oven and broiler sections 2| and 22 respectively. The thermostatic element proper is mounted in the oven and/or broiler and is interconnected with the control mechanism in the housings l6 and I! by a lead or conduit (not shown) in the usual and wellknown manner.

The mounting for the thermostat control mechanism, viewing Fig. 2, comprises a substantially circular body portion 23 having a circular opening 24 adapted to receive the housing l6. Extensions or webs 25 are formed on the ends of the main body portion 23 and extend from it towards the manifold apron I2 and have at their extremities feet 26 which are secured by screws 2'! to lugs 28 formed integrally with the manifold apron, or otherwise suitably secured thereto.

The circular body portion 23 of the bracket, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, extends sufficiently beyond the housing 6 to provide for an opening 29 adapted to receive a threaded bolt 3!. bolt is held in place against the body portion by a nut 32. I

A flat spring clamping member 33 has bearing against the leads or conduits l8 and is through a nut 34. 5

In order to position the thermostat control mechanism within the mounting with respect to this clamping member, a pair of projections or lugs 35,. cast integrally with the body portion 23, serve to bear against the flange of the housing 10 ll when the spring clamping member engages the leads or conduits l8 and I9. The thermostat control mechanism in this position is firmly held from horizontal or vertical displacement, yet

leaving the dial free from any binding effect in 15 its operation.

In assembling the unit the bracket is first secured in place against the manifold apron with the bolt 3| inposition after which the thermostat control mechanism is placed therein and se- 20 cured in position by the spring clamping member. Should it become necessary to replace the thermostat control mechanism, the clamp may be removed and the unions 36 disconnected, leaving the thermostat control mechanism free to be 25 drawn through the opening 24.

From the foregoing it will be apparent that a novel and simple means for mounting a thermostat control mechanism is provided, which can be economically manufactured and easily and 30 V efiiciently installed.

It is thought that the invention and many of its attendant advantages will be understood from the foregoing description, and it will be apparent that various changes may be made in the 5 form, construction and arrangement of the parts without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, or sacrificing all of its material advantages, the form hereinbefore described being merely a preferred embodiment thereof. 40

I claim: Y

1. A mounting device fordetachably securing a thermostat control mechanism housing, having a pair of fuel conduits extending laterally therefrom, to a wall of a stove, comprising a bracket 45 attachable to said wall and having an aperture therein through which said housing is adapted to extend, and releasable clamping means mounted on said bracket for engaging said conduits to hold said housing in predetermined position on 50 said bracket.

2. A mounting device for detachably securing a thermostat control mechanism housing, having a pair of fuel conduits extending laterally therefrom, to a wall of a stove, comprising a 55 10 bracket.

3. A mounting device for detachably securing a thermostat control mechanism housing, having a pair of rigid conduits extending from one side thereof, to a wall of a stove, comprising a bracket having leg portions located in a single plane and attachable to said wall, an intermediate portion located in a different plane from said leg portions and having an aperture therein through which said housing is adapted to extend, seating portions on said intermediate portion, and releasable clamping means mounted on said intermediate portion for engaging said conduits to force said housing intoengagement with said seating por- 10 tions of the bracket.

RICHARD S. WESTON. 

